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    Where is the "Greatest Snow On Earth"

    Utah claims the "Greatest Snow On Earth" for their ski utah license plate but where the hell is it?

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    "Alaska is all about the velvet........you don't get that anywhere else." -Doug Coombs

    Case closed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stalefish3169 View Post
    "Alaska is all about the velvet........you don't get that anywhere else." -Doug Coombs

    Case closed.
    I adore velvet!

    But my time is going to Alta this year and I have high expectations for choking blower pow.
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    Variety is the spice of life. There are so many diferent kinds of snow and they all feel sooo good. From cold smoke to whipped butter, velvet to corn that is groomed by god. The best is what you are shredding at any given moment.

    A few seconds of cold smoke for ya.
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    The Himalaya.

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    Middle to eastern British Columbia and western Alberta. The snow comes down dry and it stays that way because of the limited sunlight hours and the cold temperatures. Untouched pow at Kicking Horse that is four days old is just about as good as if it was fresh, even on the southern exposures.

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    I need to go to Utah.
    Utah?
    Yeah, Utah. It's wedged in between Wyoming and Nevada. You've seen pictures of it, right?

    So after 15 years we finally made it to Utah.....


    Thanks BCSAR and POWMOW Ski Patrol for rescues

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    Quote Originally Posted by whyturn View Post
    Utah 678
    I moved back out here on the 5th and it's been snowing since.

    You're welcome Utah.

    Now lets go fuckin' skiing!
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    Dude its been the best for like ever and stuff, now give me your tots
    I need to go to Utah.
    Utah?
    Yeah, Utah. It's wedged in between Wyoming and Nevada. You've seen pictures of it, right?

    So after 15 years we finally made it to Utah.....


    Thanks BCSAR and POWMOW Ski Patrol for rescues

    8, 17, 13, 18, 16, 18, 20, 19, 16, 24, 32, 35

    2021/2022 (13/15)

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    Niseko, Japan???

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    "Alaska is all about the velvet........you don't get that anywhere else." -Doug Coombs

    Case closed.

    Amen Doug!
    Lived in Utah most all of my life (born in Alaska) and when I go powder skiing there [AK] it is INSANE deep and the density is ridiculously light and the quantity can't be compared. ie: one night it snowed 8' in valdez and the snow was 0% density and the flakes were 3" in diameter. They call it hero snow for a reason.

    Utah though is the greatest snow on earth because it is consistent, we can enjoy longer days (winter) and it is consistent.

    Heck!!! I heart Powder no matter where it is. Powder to the People. So no matter where you are and no mattter what snow you are skiing - IT is the greatest snow on earth.

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    one night it snowed 8' in valdez and the snow was 0% density and the flakes were 3" in diameter. They call it hero snow for a reason.
    I don't know about that. But as of this morning they have gotten over 4' in town and this storm has been cooling off the last 12hrs.
    We had 4' fresh at the base of Mt Eyak yesterday and it's cooled off and snowed all night. I am expecting close to 6' of fresh today. Personaly I like the velvety stuff hard to go steep when it's this deep. Anyway greatest snow on earth today will probably be Cordova, Mt Eyak.
    just saw in the Daily News Valdez is claiming 68" no mention of the 0 density.
    off your knees Louie

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    I'm curious how this 0% density snow works.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hugh Conway View Post
    I'm curious how this 0% density snow works.
    Digitally on the interwebz.

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    Utah would be some of the best snow on earth, if even the backcountry there didn't get skied out faster than a bunch of the in bounds skiing at other areas.
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    The $1,000,000 Question:

    Where is the greatest snow on earth?

    A) Utah B) Alaska

    C) Chamonix D) Wherever it is snowing, most.

    The Answer Regis, is D, wherever it is snowing most.

    final answer?

    Yes, final answer.

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    We have the best stumps, dirt, grass, and rocks here in CO at the moment...

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    Quote Originally Posted by SPREAD EAGLE View Post
    ie: one night it snowed 8' in valdez and the snow was 0% density and the flakes were 3" in diameter. They call it hero snow for a reason.
    0% huh? yeah right. oh, and i think you mean "zero snow".

    Quote Originally Posted by Hugh Conway View Post
    I'm curious how this 0% density snow works.
    the only problem with 0% density snow is that you need an infinitely wide ski for proper flotation.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pfluffenmeister View Post
    the only problem with 0% density snow is that you need an infinitely wide ski for proper flotation.
    I called the guy from 333, he is working on my custom infinitely wide ski at the moment. so GFYS, I will dominate this 0% density snow. on my 333's.

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    yesterday we found the greatest snow just off the gwb... and thats nothing to wave a finger moustache at.
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    latest visit to Wolf creek

    I just got back from Wolf Creek. I have a season pass at Winter park be we just don't have much snow as of yet. We got about 7 inches recently but I received a notice that wolf creek got 50"+ from the same storm and 100% of the mountain was open. So we made the trek, Took us about 4 hours from Denver. The following morning (Saturday the 19th) we went straight to the chutes and dropped in. Even if they haven't had snow for about 4 days, Excellent snow! A bit broken but not hard. this was my first time there and even the heavily traveled bottom never got icy. One big observation I feel compelled to report is that the area is cluttered with runs that are marked as black and double black
    diamond runs. Now, I don't consider myself an extreme skier by any means but these runs were nowhere close to being that difficult. maby if it were glazed over with frozen broken snow? Whatever the case, If you want to get away from the crowds, check this place next time and prepare to hike a bit.
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    Gotta throw a vote for the Boat. It usually snows a bunch; it’s a true Continental snow pack with densities in the 3s not to uncommon.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pfluffenmeister View Post
    0% huh? yeah right. oh, and i think you mean "zero snow".
    the fresh zero density is what makes the chugach epic for sure

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    Northern San Juans (CO) for sure. Bout as blower as it gets, lots of it, generally fucking frigid so the snow keeps, and no one skis it, just gotta be willing to slap on the skins and work for your turns. And I forgot to mention, the sickest terrain in the lower 48.

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    the interior of BC where it never goes above zero and you can find untouched blower 2 weeks later.

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